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Thermoregulation in Organisms

Biology ⇒ Biological Systems and Homeostasis

Thermoregulation in Organisms starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Thermoregulation in Organisms. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A lizard is seen basking on a rock in the morning and hiding under a bush in the afternoon. What does this behavior indicate about its thermoregulation?
Describe how fur helps mammals survive in cold environments.
Describe how panting helps dogs regulate their body temperature.
Describe how vasodilation helps cool the body.
Describe one behavioral adaptation that helps animals regulate their body temperature.
Explain how shivering helps in thermoregulation.
Explain the difference between endotherms and ectotherms.
Explain why reptiles often lie on warm rocks in the sun.
Explain why small animals lose heat faster than large animals.
Explain why some animals hibernate during winter.
Explain why sweating is less effective in very humid conditions.
What is thermoregulation?